It may be second nature to feel like you should be picking your children’s books, but the fact is, letting children choose their own books is a skill that they …
How Preschool Programs Introduce Reading
Preschool programs introduce reading to children in a variety of ways, using interactive activities, learning games, reading activities, and reinforcement activities. Preschool reading programs also include vocabulary development, reading comprehension, and writing …
Helping Develop Your Child’s Sensory and Motor Skills
All children develop their sensory skills and motor skills at different rates and at slightly different times, which is why Educational Playcare’s EPiC curriculum engages children in a wide variety …
7 Educational Playcare Teachers Awarded 2020 Terri Lynne Lokoff Award
Recognizing the need to raise the status of child care teachers and the need for quality child care, the Terri Lynne Lokoff Child Care Foundation (TLLCCF) created the Terri Lynne …
Fun, Educational Activities to Enjoy at Home
We want all of our families – those in attendance and those who are at home – to still be able to enjoy fun, educational activities with their children. Below …
International Women’s Day: How Childcare Centers Promote Equality
This Sunday, March 8th Is International Women’s Day (IWD). International Women’s Day has been observed since the early 1900’s and celebrates the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women, …
Benefits of Teaching Sign Language to Your Infant and Toddler
American Sign Language (ASL) is now classified as a world language, the same as Spanish, French, or any other foreign language. Therefore, if a child speaks sign language, the child …
Fostering Your Child’s Interest in Astronomy
Stargazing is a wonderful way to spend time with your children – and a great way to turn that time into something educational. Astronomy is more than just gazing at …
Educational Playcare, A Four Time Winner of the Hartford Courant’s Top Workplace Award
Educational Playcare was awarded the 2019 Top Workplaces honor by The Hartford Courant, making this the fourth consecutive year we have received this award. The Top Workplaces list is based solely …
The Importance of Outdoor Play
Today, many families are experiencing the struggle to get their kids off of their screens and outside. Excessive screen time can have negative effects on young children including being at …